🚨 The war in #Ukraine entered its 4th winter since the full-scale invasion. Civilians continue to bear the brunt of indiscriminate attacks.
@hi-federation.bsky.social strongly denounces the widespread use of #ExplosiveWeapons #EWIPA which relentlessly flout #IHL.
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2/ #EWIPA #ArmesExplosive #Inclusion #Handicap #ProtectionDesCiviles
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MAG recently joined the second international #EWIPA conference in Costa Rica, focused on protecting civilians from the use of explosive weapons in populated areas.
The message was clear: political commitments must translate into action, and prevention must remain the priority.
MAG US Government Affairs Director Dave Bloom @davebloom.bsky.social shares an update from #CostaRica, as the second international #EWIPA conference wraps up.
The conference brought together States, NGOs, policymakers, and experts to examine the ongoing humanitarian impact of explosive weapons.
Ein Blick in einen Saal mit einem Podium, davor viele Menschen an Tischen und eine Frau im Rollstuhl auf dem Mittelgang. Hinter den Leuten auf dem Podium steht auf blauem Hintergrund "Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas".
Die Anpassung militärischer Richtlinien und Einsatzpraktiken zum besseren Schutz der Zivilbevölkerung vor dem Einsatz von #EWIPA ist ein Kernbekenntnis der #politischen Erklärung.
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Happy to see a strong outcome document from Costa Rica, Ireland & Norway: strengthen national policy & practice (esp. §3.3), empower focal points, improve data on reverberating effects, share detailed good practices, support victims & expand outreach.
#EWIPA #IHL #CivilianProtection
ICRC recommendations for the 2025 EWIPA Conference call for concrete national action: focal points, doctrine updates, transparency, reviews of weapon use & lessons-sharing — to move from endorsement to real protection.
🔗 www.icrc.org/en/article/i...
#EWIPA #IHL #HumanitarianAction #StopTheHarm
The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement urges States to turn the EWIPA Political Declaration into practice: avoid wide-area explosive weapons in cities, align policies with commitments & promote universal adherence.
🔗 www.icrc.org/en/article/i...
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“What kind of warfare are we prepared to accept?”
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President warns that explosive weapons with wide-area effects should be avoided in populated areas. Civilian harm is predictable — and preventable.
🔗 icrc.org/en/statement...
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Panel at the second follow-up conference on the political declaration on EWIPA
1/ From Gaza to Ukraine, Myanmar, Lebanon & Sudan, the impact of #EWIPA shows why decisive action on #ProtectionOfCivilians is urgent.
At the #CostaRicaConference, @hi-federation.bsky.social shared findings on humanitarian access, healthcare, risk education and vulnerabilities. States must act now❗
A light moment to close two intense days of dialogue, commitment, and collective action.
Because protecting civilians is serious work — but the community behind it is full of heart.
#EWIPA #StopBombingCivilians
Grateful for the incredible work, collaboration, and energy of the whole INEW team throughout these two days.
Proud to stand together in the effort to strengthen the protection of civilians.
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Reaching the final session, closing two days of dialogue, commitment, and collective action to strengthen civilian protection.
Now the work continues into the intersessional period.
#EWIPA #StopBombingCivilians
Up next: the roadmap toward the Third Conference, including a recap of progress and the presentation of recommended practical measures by the champion states — Costa Rica, Ireland, and Norway.
#EWIPA #StopBombingCivilians
The afternoon programme is now underway, beginning with a hackathon presentation Daniel López Zúñiga of Universidad Latina de Costa Rica.
#StopBombingCivilians #EWIPA
@almatas.bsky.social highlighted that the impact of EWIPA extends far beyond the moment of injury — long-term recovery requires sustained rehabilitation, mental health support, social inclusion, and access to essential services.
#EWIPA #StopBombingCivilians
@rasmusweschke.bsky.social underscored the urgent need to strengthen civilian protection before and during conflict — not only after. A key reminder for more proactive, life-saving action.
#EWIPA #StopBombingCivilians
Session 5 has just begun.
This session explores how to ensure timely humanitarian access, provide meaningful support to affected communities, and advance recovery efforts — from victim assistance to clearing explosive remnants of war.
#EWIPA #StopBombingCivilians
@lauraboillot.bsky.social also underscores the need for clear operational restrictions and strong civilian harm data systems to effectively prevent and reduce harm in populated areas.
#EWIPA #StopBombingCivilians
@lauraboillot.bsky.social emphasises that meaningful implementation requires real leadership and genuine buy-in from armed forces — ensuring the Declaration is not just shared, but truly understood and applied.
#EWIPA #StopBombingCivilians
– Olha Lieshukova zur Bedeutung der Beteiligung Betroffener in die Datenerhebung zu den Auswirkungen des Einsatzes von #EWIPA, eine wichtige Maßnahme zum besseren Schutz der Zivilbevölkerung. #CostaRicaconference
Session 4 is underway, focusing on how states can turn commitments into concrete action to reduce civilian harm.
#EWIPA #StopBombingCivilians
Day 2 of the Second International Follow-Up Conference on EWIPA kicks off in San José
We’re about to start Session 4: From policy to action, focused on operational practices and training to strengthen civilian protection — moderated by @annieshiel.bsky.social.
#StopBombingCivilians #EWIPA
2/ #EWIPA #ActionHumanitaire #Inclusion
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Session 3 is underway: focusing on better data to track civilian harm and understand the long-term impacts of explosive weapons on people and essential services.
#StopBombingCivilians #EWIPA
This week, MAG is participating in the International Conference on the #EWIPA Political Declaration, in Costa Rica.
Our colleague Myriam, Global Advisor on Community Liaison, took part in a panel discussion on urban clearance and risk education at the Protection Forum.
Die ukrainische Kriegsüberlebende Olha Lieshukova über die Auswirkungen von #EWIPA auf das Gesundheitssystem beim #ProtectionForum, mitorganisiert von @explosiveweapon.bsky.social , zum Auftakt der #CostaRicaconference.
